Special Forged Folding Knife - Black Handle Gonbei we met Komatsu-san and spent

we met Komatsu-san and spent some time with him in his workshop

If you have issues that are affecting performance

My preference is to soak this stone permanently

from normal sharpening to uraoshi

some home cooks and professional sharpeners may prefer the larger working surface area

Special Forged Folding Knife - Black Handle Gonbei we met Komatsu-san and spentProduct Description Detailed Specs Measurements These Japanese folding knives are a old style of knife that has existed in Japan for many years. It had a resurgance in popularity in post WWII Japan among the baby boomers. The knives are traditionall forged in either the san mai or warikomi construction (softer cladding and a hard core steel). Intended Use: Woodworking (including work with bamboo) and general utlity for home, outdoor, and gardening.